Adding a Dimmer Switch

[Gary_M]

Hi,

In my lounge the current set-up is: light switch at either end of the room (operating the same ceiling light).

Is it possible for me to replace one of these switches with a dimmer, or is it not so straight forward?

Thanks,

Gary

 

[Spark123]

Yes, you just need to buy a 2way dimmer switch. Which type of lamps does the fitting use?

 

[Gary_M]

Yes, you just need to buy a 2way dimmer switch. Which type of lamps does the fitting use?

Thanks for the response - the lamps are 12v halogen (eight lamps in total), but the transformers are 'dimmable', so hopefully all should be fine with the 2 way dimmer as you suggested.

Cheers

 

[RF Lighting]

What rating (watts) are the lamps in each fitting? You need to derate your dimmer when used with L.V. downlights.

Rob

 

[Gary_M]

What rating (watts) are the lamps in each fitting? You need to derate your dimmer when used with L.V. downlights.

Rob

They are 35 watts each Rob - will this cause a problem?

 

[RF Lighting]

Just make sure the dimmer you fit has a rating of 400W. Otherwise no problems (makes a change!)

Rob

 

[Gary_M]

Many thanks, will see if I can pick up a dimmer tomorrow.

 

[securespark]

If you derate by 50% for tungsten halogen, your dimmer should be more than 400W.

Unless derating is not required on the part of the dimmer.